Celtic buy Sweden’s ‘exciting’ Nygren from Nordsjaelland

Sweden winger Benjamin Nygren has signed for an undisclosed fee with Celtic from Nordsjaelland, according to manager Brendan Rodgers, who added that “he’s a player that our supporters will enjoy watching.”

The 23-year-old has made 107 appearances for the Danish side and has had stints with IFK Gothenburg, Genk, and Heerenveen. He has signed a five-year deal.

In his first four senior international appearances, which all took place in 2025, Nygren has scored twice.

He has already gained a lot of club experience, and his impressive performances from last season also earned him his first Sweden caps.

After moving to the United States, Nygren declared to Celtic TV, “I feel amazing.”

He said, “I’m a very competitive person, and I enjoy Celtic immensely.” “I adore the winning mentality and the huge club,” he said.

I want to be with like-minded individuals who enjoy winning as well.

The Swede responded, “I’m a player who wants to create a lot of chances and go towards goal,” when asked what fans could expect from him.

I can run a lot and serve as a liaison between the defense and the offence. I play the game with an offensive mind, but I also put in a lot of effort and give it my all.

Even now that I’m 23 years old, I have played over 200 games, which is “my breakthrough when I was very young.” I want to bring a lot of experience with me.

After just three and a half seasons with Nordsjaelland, Nygren helped them finish fifth in the Danish Superleague last season, ranking fourth overall in the league’s scoring department.

He stated on the website that “I came to FC Nordsjlland as a young boy and that he is leaving the organization now.” I had a wonderful time during this time.

“It’s important for me to play regularly and face significant challenges in both the Conference League and the Superliga.” In a lot of the spring games, I was pleased to wear the captain’s armband.

Nygren is moving on “by mutual agreement,” according to football director Alexander Riget.

Benjamin Nygren is a great example of what a football team can accomplish, he said.